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Part Time Background Investigator

University of North Texas - Denton
United States, Texas, Denton
1155 Union Circle (Show on map)
Sep 25, 2025
Title: Part Time Background Investigator Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code Campus: University of North Texas Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin SubDivision-Department: UNT-Police Services Department: UNT-Police Services-152500 Job Location: Denton Salary: $30.00/hour FTE: 0.48 Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible About Us - Values Overview Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. Department Summary The UNT Police Department is looking for a Crime Analyst / Investigator to join our Criminal Investigative Services team. Working with the UNT Police Department will be an experience you won't get elsewhere. The UNT campus, including our police department, is a tight-knit and inclusive community that supports our diverse students, faculty, and staff. With nearly 47,000 students, UNT is the third largest university in Texas. Many of our officers are UNT graduates or students because we highly value education and training. That emphasis led our department to a rare dual accreditation, showing both our concern for our community and our dedication to professionalism. Our 48 state-certified police officers enforce municipal and state laws and UNT policies while providing service to campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The department has full law enforcement jurisdiction within the UNT campus, city of Denton, and any county where UNT maintains property. We proudly serve these areas, taking time to get to know our community and partnering with them to provide a safe environment for their learning and professional development. Position Overview The Part Time Background investigator is assigned to the Criminal Investigative Services and is responsible for: Conducting Police Department Background Investigations for Police Department employees. Minimum Qualifications Prior law enforcement experience in a criminal investigation's unit. Prior TCOLE Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Prior Investigative experience Prior Background investigative experience Preferred Qualifications Prior University Law Enforcement Experience Prior Criminal Investigative Experience Required License/Registration/Certifications Job Duties Conduct Police Department pre-employment background investigations as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Part Time Driving University Vehicle Yes Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. EEO Statement The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.